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Researchers develop new sensor to help detect early-stage cancer

HealthTimes - 24-06-2019

The new sensor can detect very low concentrations of cancer markers in blood tests and is among new technologies to be presented at the 10th annual International Nanomedicine

 
A test for the human papillomavirus (HPV) replaced Pap smear testing

AAP - 10-06-2019

Testing for human papilloma virus is helping to detect cancer-causing infections sooner than the previous Pap smear testing program, Melbourne researchers say.

 
The wait time for follow-up colonoscopies in bowel cancer detection needs to be addressed

AAP - 10-06-2019

During Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, the head organisation of Australia's second deadliest cancer calls for a national guarantee to address diagnosis delays.

 
New study shows bowel cancer on the rise in younger Australians

AAP - 29-05-2019

The rate of bowel cancer is on the rise in Australians under the age of 50, prompting a call for a change in screening guidelines for the deadly disease.

 
Victoria's leading public oral health agency is rolling out a pilot program to prevent oral cancers

AAP - 23-05-2019

As three people on average die from oral cancer in Victoria each week, an oral health agency is on a mission to trial a program to prevent the disease.

 
A blood test that can detect breast cancer is expected to begin clinical trials within three years

AAP - 13-05-2019

Clinical trials for a blood test designed to detect breast cancer are expected to begin within the next three years. A blood

 
Leukaemia patients call for funding for life-saving treatments

HealthTimes - 07-05-2019

A newly-launched group advocating for New Zealanders with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) has joined the ‘Right to Live’ fight for access to life-saving medicines

 
Study shows that age is link to bowel cancer treatment

AAP - 18-04-2019

The age of a bowel cancer patient could determine what type of treatments they then go through. The age of bowel cancer patients could help determine

 
Moderate meat-eaters still at risk of bowel cancer

HealthTimes - 17-04-2019

People who eat moderate amounts of red and processed meat are still at increased risk of bowel cancer, according to a major new study. ‘Diet and colorectal

 
Discovery of oral cancer biomarkers could save thousands of lives

HealthTimes - 17-04-2019

Oral cancer is known for its high mortality rate in developing countries, but an international team of scientists hope its latest discovery will change that.

 

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